Richard vs Randolph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #5,592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield-wolf"

Origin: Old Norse (rand + ulfr)

English American Germanic Scandinavian

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Richard Rank #232

Randolph Rank #5,592

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5592 for Randolph.

Is Richard or Randolph more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Randolph at #5592 in the United States.

What do Richard and Randolph mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Randolph means "shield-wolf" (Old Norse (rand + ulfr) origin).

Are Richard and Randolph boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Randolph is primarily a boy name.